Fri, 27 Jun 2025

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 Plans to help benefits recipients into work 'a mess', say DWP officials

Plans to help those affected by benefits cuts into work are not "properly considered", officials tell the BBC.

* Officials claim that only a handful of people are working on the programme, which is scheduled to start in 2029.
* The DWP has not commented on these claims but says it has taken "decisive action" and is committed to driving up employment and opportunity across the country.
* The government's plan aims to get more people into work, reducing the welfare bill and achieving economic growth, but estimates suggest that only a low number of people are expected to find jobs.
* Rural areas such as Cumbria face particular challenges due to high rates of health conditions and lack of job opportunities.
* Government officials admit that finding a job in these areas can be difficult, with many jobs being in the care sector or restricted by poor public transport.
* The government's once-in-a-generation package of employment support is intended to provide tailored work, health, and skills support for disabled people and those with health conditions on out-of-work benefits.
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